SHEVCHENKO, Taras: Memorial west of Dupont Circle in Washington, D.C. by Leo Mol, Radoslav Zuk located in James M. Goode's Massachusetts Avenue area

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The Taras Shevchenko Memorial in Washington, D.C. commemorates the Ukrainian poet and national hero who championed freedom and independence. Created by Leo Mol and Radoslav Zuk, the bronze and granite monument was unveiled in 1964 to mark Shevchenko's 150th birthday. Authorized by the U.S. Congress and supported by Ukrainian Americans, it symbolizes the struggle against imperial oppression. Located west of Dupont Circle on P Street NW, the memorial is part of the Massachusetts Avenue area's notable sculptures.